Canadian Blood Services - Technologists (Toronto / Hamilton / Brampton)

For months, almost all of the world’s attention to health has been given to the deadly COVID-19 virus, but there are other incredibly important medical needs that we shouldn’t lose sight of. Today June 14, is World Blood Donor Day – a chance to help save the life of another. And while social distancing is……

Toronto – As Canadian Blood Services (CBS) urges Canadians to continue donating blood during the pandemic, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is demanding that the organization give its workers the same protections as most other health care workers. “It’s irresponsible. Not only is CBS ignoring our demands for the bare-minimum Personal Protective Equipment……

Ottawa – Senator Pamela Wallin’s bill to ban private, for-profit blood clinics is the right thing to do at the right time, says the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). “I applaud the senator for trying to keep Canada’s blood system voluntary and safe,” said OPSEU President Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “As a former journalist, she……